File Sharing Settings

I cant seem to find File Sharing settings. which MP3 ringtones require me to sync my iphone to itunes and go to File sharing Settings

Ok, try deleting this file. com.apple.systempreferences.plist
/Users/YourName/Library/Preferences. Drag that file to the Desktop. Launch System Preferences. Try to save the File Sharing settings and Quit System Preferences. If this works, drag that .plist file to the Trash, empty the Trash and restart your Mac.
If it doesn't help, just drag it back to the Preferences folder.

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